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Houston Astros Roll the Dice on Former Top Prospect Nate Pearson

The Houston Astros, fresh off the sting of missing the playoffs, are already making moves that have the rest of the league scratching their heads—or nodding in begrudging respect.

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Astros agree to contract with ex-top pitching prospect

The Houston Astros entered the 2025 offseason with plenty of questions. Astros general manager Dana Brown still has to decide whether or not to negotiate a contract extension with Framber Valdez.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 17

Astros Sign Intriguing Flamethrowing Right-Hander to Major League Deal

The offseason has already begun for the Houston Astros after missing the playoffs. Following owner Jim Crane's decision to keep both general manager Dana

Nate Pearson News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 17

Astros sign potential starting pitcher to one-year deal

The Houston Astros have inked right-hander Nate Pearson to a one-year, $1.35M deal, reported Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Pearson is expected to work as a starter for the Astros.

Cubs exec on Pete Crow-Armstrong’s struggles: 'He’s gonna have to focus'

Cubs president non-committal on 2026 budget-related issues

Whom should Yankees pursue between Cody Bellinger, Kyle Tucker?

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The 'Four-RBI ALCS games' quiz

How many of the 43 players in ALCS history to have four-RBIs in a single game can you name in six minutes?

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MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / October 17

2026 Position profiles: Second Base

Unlike the other positions, second base probably has more options and more intrigue coming into the 2026 season. We will profile three players, but depending on what happens elsewhere on the roster it could be none of these guys manning second base a majority of the time.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / October 17

Houston Astros Boil: October 17, 2025

Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Tucker come back next? Framber’s contract expectations (NW) A look inside Sánchez’s career low season (MCS)

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 17

Three Intriguing Astros Prospects to Watch Heading into 2026 Season

The Houston Astros have arguably been the most dominant team in baseball over the last decade, but their postseason streak ended in 2025. What made them so good for so long was their ability to draft and develop stars all over the field.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 16

Inside Astros’ Stunning Lack of Payroll Flexibility Entering 2026 Season

In many ways the 2025 season was a seismic one of the Houston Astros. After eight straight seasons of reaching the playoffs, the streak ended. Normally, that means adjustments in the offseason.

Cam Smith News / Houston Astros on SI / October 16

How Astros Rookie Cam Smith Compares to His Gold Glove Competition

The 2024 MLB draft’s first round is chalk full of talent that has seen multiple early picks already make their big league debuts. Among that list of talent is former Chicago Cubs selection Cam Smith.

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

Analyzing the Astros Coaching Changes

It was an extremely disappointing 2025 season for the Houston Astros, as the club failed to reach the postseason for the first time since 2016. With their worst season in nearly a decade, the Astros and owner Jim Crane are not playing around.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / October 16

Off-Season Thought Experiment: Should the Houston Astros consider a reunion with Kyle Tucker?

To say that the Astros’ 2025 outfield situation was chaotic would be an understatement. Between injury, position switching, matchup issues and outright

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The 25 greatest baseball players who never played in the MLB

Before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947, black players weren’t allowed in Major League Baseball. Before the recent advances in the United States’ relationship with Cuba, it was rare for Cuban players to escape their homeland.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 16

These Five Astros Players Were at Bottom of Roster by Advanced Statistic

The Houston Astros missed the postseason in 2025, but it wasn't because they fell apart. They were still in the playoff hunt in the final weeks of the season, but the thing that really held them back was the excess injuries.

Yainer Diaz News / Crawfish Boxes / October 15

Is There Hope for Yainer Diaz in 2026?

Yainer Diaz arrived on the scene in Houston like a shooting star. Acquired from Cleveland in the Myles Straw trade, his debut in 2023 seemed like the Astros had stumbled onto the second coming of Johnny Bench.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 15

Cam Smith, Mauricio Dubon Named Finalists for Gold Glove Award

The Houston Astros did not have the season they expected. Despite losing multiple players last winter that included some franchise legends like Justin Verlander, Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker, the expectation for the Astros is to compete for championships each and every year.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / October 15

Houston Astros Boil: October 15, 2025

Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Looking at Walker’s home field problems Blubaugh and his journey with roller coasters (MSJ) Click to interview

Hunter Brown News / Houston Astros on SI / October 15

Houston Astros Ace Hunter Brown Leads Team in bWAR After Breakout Season

In an extremely disappointing season that resulted in an end to the Houston Astros playoff streak, they dealt with a lot of injuries. Stars like Yordan Alzarez, Jeremy Peña, Josh Hader and others missed significant time due to injury, leaving them off of leaderboards entirely.

Christian Walker News / Crawfish Boxes / October 14

Looking At Christian Walker’s Daikin Park Issues

So, I think we can safely assume Christian Walker’s first season didn’t live up to expectations. What was viewed as a steadying addition to the lineup last offseason ended up feeling more like a continuation of the supposed Yuli Gurriel curse.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 14

Astros Mentioned as Top Fit For Star Free Agent Outfielder From Hated Rival Yankees

The Houston Astros suffered one of the worst collapses they have seen in a very long time to miss the playoffs for the first time since 2016 and really bring to an end their era of American League domination.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 14

Astros Could Be Stuck in Limbo With Their Current Mindset

The Houston Astros have been in a championship window since they won the World Series in 2017. While the better part of the last decade resulted in one

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 13

Red Sox to retain most of coaching staff, part ways with assistant hitting coach

The Boston Red Sox are parting ways with assistant hitting coach Ben Rosenthal, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive. It’s possible that’ll be the only change to Alex Cora’s staff.

Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / October 9

Astros Keep Their Trust in Manager Joe Espada, GM Dana Brown

After the Houston Astros surprisingly missed the MLB postseason for the first time since 2016, many questions emerged about the future of manager Joe Espada and general manager Dana Brown.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / October 9

Report: Astros will not renew contract of hitting coach Alex Cintron

The contract of Houston Astros' hitting coach Alex Cintron will not be renewed, according to The Athletic on Thursday. After a nine-year playing career, Cintron, 46, started with the organization in 2017 and was promoted to hitting coach after the 2019 season.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 9